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Add 3/98 and 2/4

3/98 + 2/4 is 26/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/196 + 98/196 = 6 + 98/196 = 104/196
  5. 104/196 simplified gives 26/49
  6. So, 3/98 + 2/4 = 26/49

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